Puppy training is essential for all breeds of dog. You are responsible for training your new puppy before you get anywhere near professional puppy training classes. This is essential if you want to share your home with a well-behaved, happy dog. Puppy training starts at home, and it must start on day one.
Here are some golden rules for successful puppy training:
Be prepared. Prepare your home to welcome your new puppy. Make sure this includes creating a safe environment for your puppy as well as having all the things you’ll need – from a puppy crate to the right food, chew toys etc. on hand.
If you are first time dog owner, make a list of ‘do’s and don’ts’ for yourself and family members upfront. Consistency is key to training a puppy to grow up into an emotionally balanced, well-socialised and well-behaved dog.
Use positive reinforcement. Being told ‘No’ all the time will make your puppy nervous. Praise your puppy for doing the right thing more than you admonish him for doing the wrong thing.
Use a Puppy Crate. This offers your puppy a safe place to sleep and retreat to when he wants some time out. It also helps with toilet training, as puppies won’t want to mess where they sleep.
Create a toilet training routine that fits with your puppies needs – and breed.
Make sure your puppy gets plenty of fresh air and exercise – appropriate to the breed.
Socialise your puppy. Get together with other dog owners at the park or puppy training classes.
Make sure your puppy is eating enough. A hungry dog is a naughty dog.
Get chew toys. This is not an indulgence. Puppies need to chew something. If you don’t want it to be your furniture, then make sure you have bones or rubber chew toys.
Shower them with attention – but don’t overdo it. Puppies need to be left alone sometimes, and they need to learn to be alone, or they can develop neurosis.
Puppy training is an important step to keeping your furry pet happy and healthy. With just a few techniques, such as practice, consistency and positive reinforcement, you can have a loving four-legged friend as part of your family.
Start as early as possible and make sure you are setting boundaries from day one – that way your pup knows that they can rely on you. While there may be hard days, it’s all worth it in the end!
Training them not only helps them become better behaved but also helps build stronger bonds between you two. So don’t forget – take the time to train your puppy and watch as they learn how to interact with people and their environment around them in the right way. They will most definitely thank you for it later!
